Maxioms by Ben Jonson
Drink to me only with thine eyes,
And I will pledge with mine;
Or leave a kiss read more
Drink to me only with thine eyes,
And I will pledge with mine;
Or leave a kiss but in the cup,
And I'll not look for wine.
The burnt child dreads the fire.
The burnt child dreads the fire.
Pleasure the servant, Virtue looking on.
Pleasure the servant, Virtue looking on.
Her treading would not bend a blade of grass,
Or shake the downy blow-ball from his stalk!
Her treading would not bend a blade of grass,
Or shake the downy blow-ball from his stalk!
